Phoenix Ye's appearance caused the atmosphere in the Lin family's living room to suddenly change. Lu Dashan's face faintly flashed a strange black bellied smile. Even Lin Chaotian's face, which had always been calm and unruffled, also revealed a touch of a strange color. It was hard to see what exactly this meant. But it was not hard to see that his mood had clearly fluctuated subtly.
Dong Bijun was even more unbearable!
She could not even suppress the raging Lu Dashan, and even Lin Chaotian's eldest daughter could not suppress her. Not to mention Phoenix Ye, who had climbed to the peak not so long ago?
So what if she went into seclusion for twenty years?
So what if she didn't care about worldly affairs for twenty years? So what if she was blinded by Dong Bijun every year and went up the mountain to "pray"?
Phoenix Ye would always be that Phoenix Ye. She folded her wings, gentle and amiable. She spread her wings, still as radiant as before. Even Lin Chaotian, who was like the sun in the sky, could not cover up her dazzling radiance.
This husband and wife, who had once created a grand wedding, finally met again after more than twenty years.
In these twenty years, they knew everything about each other's movements, but they had never seen each other. She did not go down the mountain, and he also never went up the mountain. But everyone knew that every year when Dong Bijun went up the mountain, in addition to showing off her strength, she was more afraid. It was fear!
A phoenix was always a phoenix. Even if a pheasant climbed up the branch, it could not be compared to a real phoenix. As long as the phoenix on the mountain was still alive, she would never be at peace.
So — she deliberately paved the road for Lin Xiaozhu, for herself.
Everything originated from the uneasiness in the depths of her heart, from the fear of Phoenix Ye!
Phoenix Ye's appearance obliterated all the light of Dong Bijun, who stood beside Lin Chaotian. She was like that timid little girl who had just met Lin Chaotian, uneasy, helpless, and did not even dare to look straight at Phoenix Ye.
Even that night when Lin Chaotian led her into the house, she was also extremely humble. There was not the slightest bit of pride and confidence that a victor should have.
Tonight.
This pair of exes who had not seen each other for more than twenty years finally met again. He stood in the hall of the Lin family.
After a moment of silence, a sincere smile appeared on Lin Chaotian's face. He looked at Ye Fenghuang, who was dressed in green, and calmly asked, "You've come?"
She was already here. Lin Chaotian asked despite knowing the answer.
But in the eyes of others, this sentence was no more than that. In fact, it was filled with countless emotions. Was it reminiscence? Was it a sigh? Or was it mixed with a hint of apology?
Outsiders didn't know. Other than the two people involved, perhaps even Lin Chaotian's lover, Dong Bijun, couldn't guess at Lin Chaotian's thoughts.
"Are you tired?" Lin Chaotian didn't wait for Ye Fenghuang's response and took the initiative to ask. "Sit down and rest for a while."
His attitude was extremely sincere and gentle.
Even when facing Dong Bijun, he had never been this gentle.
Lu Dashan's rage, Xiao Zheng's questioning, Lin Chaotian didn't pay any attention to them. He even responded in an extremely overbearing manner. He displayed the dignity of an absolute expert. But when facing Ye Fenghuang, who was dressed in green, he was so gentle that it made people speechless. This made Dong Bijun overflow with anger!
More than twenty years!
She still couldn't compare to him!
Could it be that in Lin Chaotian's heart, a few short years of cold marriage was more precious than the warm marriage that she had carefully managed for more than twenty years?
Ye Fenghuang wasn't anxious to get an answer. She gently held Xiao Zheng's hand and sat on the sofa in the living room.
After more than twenty years of meditation, she had long developed a calm temperament. That pair of beautiful and elegant eyes also floated with the light of wisdom. Her appearance wasn't older than it was twenty years ago. It just seemed a bit more elegant, a bit more genial. It gave people the warmth of spring.
Lu Dashan didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down next to her and calmly lit a cigarette. Although he looked relaxed, he was actually shocked.
Like everyone else, he didn't expect that Ye Fenghuang would appear. It seemed that Xiao Zheng's position in her heart was already extraordinarily firm and unbreakable.
Otherwise, why would she personally come for tonight's matter?
It must be known that the grudge between her and Lin Chaotian wasn't suitable for any occasion, any time, to meet.
After sitting down, Ye Fenghuang's expression was elegant as she said, "Not even a cup of tea?"
As soon as her voice fell, she slowly walked to the sofa. Lin Chaotian, who was about to sit down, smiled and turned to Dong Bijun, who was also about to sit down. "Serve tea."
Dong Bijun was stunned.
Serve tea?
Wasn't there a servant at home? Wasn't there a housekeeper to serve tea? Did she need to personally pour a cup of tea?
Normally, the gentle and virtuous Dong Bijun would take the initiative to pour tea without Lin Chaotian's reminder. But tonight — she really didn't want to serve tea!
She didn't want to serve tea to Ye Fenghuang!
Why should I serve tea to her? Who is she to me? She's the biggest enemy in my life!
"She drinks Pu 'er." Lin Chaotian added before sitting down. "I have it in my study."
Twenty years ago, Lin Chaotian was a qualified housewife. He knew all of his daughter, Lin Huayin's movements. He also knew all of his wife's preferences. Including how bitter her coffee was and how strong her tea was.
Dong Bijun's heart felt like it was being squeezed by a pair of invisible hands. She couldn't breathe and was on the verge of suffocation. Her heartbeat sped up several times and her blood seemed to be on fire.
But she could only nod and pour tea.
Tonight, Lin Chaotian forgave all of her mistakes. She should also fulfill her duty as a wife.
Yes.
The biggest difference between her and Ye Fenghuang was that they were dutiful. This was probably her biggest advantage over Ye Fenghuang.
She must pour this cup of tea. She must pour.
Not pour. She had lost her only advantage. Why should she stay by Lin Chaotian's side? What qualifications did she have to be Lin Chaotian's woman?
Twenty years ago, Lin Chaotian didn't even want Ye Fenghuang. What did she count as?
There was only one thought in her mind: dutiful.
Then, she went to make a cup of Pu 'er with this thought. A cup of fragrant and refreshing Pu 'er. Her nerves were stretched tight and her heart was free of distracting thoughts.
She walked back to the living room with a smile on her face and personally handed it to Ye Fenghuang. She said softly, "Sister, please have some tea."
Based on Xiao Zheng's understanding of Ye Fenghuang, she would definitely accept this cup of tea. Just like for the past twenty years, she would entertain Dong Bijun on the mountain for a few days every year. Her mother-in-law's breadth of mind was already as high as the sky and as broad as the sea.
But things were inevitable and unpredictable. Just like how Xiao Zheng didn't think that Ye Fenghuang would come tonight, she also didn't accept Dong Bijun's cup of tea.
A cup of fragrant and refreshing Pu 'er was specifically requested by Lin Chaotian.
Ye Fenghuang looked at Lin Chaotian calmly. Her tone was like that of a Bodhisattva who didn't eat the food of the world. "Your family's tea can only make one cup?"
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